Shirley Zhao
Davis,CA
Summary
Highly skilled percussionist specializing in drum kit and snare drum performance with an extensive experience across orchestral, contemporary, and world musics. Good sight-reading skills, musicality, and a huge passion for playing. Versatile in different performances with a deep understanding of rhythm theory, technical precision, and stylistic adaptability.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
School Orchestra 1st Chair Percussionist
George School
08.2021 - 06.2025
1st Chair Percussionist at George School Orchestra and George School Wind Ensemble for four consecutive years.
Lead Drummer
Self-formed Band
03.2024 - 06.2025
Established a band with three other musicians. Performed in School concert and assemblies.
Musical Pit Orchestra 1st Chair Percussionist
George School
11.2021 - 04.2025
1st Chair Percussionist at George School Musical Pit Orchestra for four consecutive years
Drummer
Solo Performer
01.2012 - 06.2025
Drummer
George School Stage Band
02.2022 - 06.2024
Jazz Drummer and one of the starting member of the George School Stage Band (former Jazz club)
Education
Bachelor of Science -
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA06-2029
High School Diploma -
George School Under Dave Nolan
Newtown, PA05.2025
Skills
- Collaborative team player
- Strong work ethic
- Clear communication
- Improvising
- Music interpretation
- Confidence
- Adaptability
- Music accompanists
- Taking cues and direction
- Drum tuning
Recent Repertoire
- Soul Sacrifice (Drum)
- Access Denied (Drum)
- Douze Etudes pour Caisse-Claire (Snare)
- Etude No.24 from Portraits in Rhythm (Snare)
- Danse Macabre (Orchestra)
- Elements (Wind Ensemble)
- Spring Awakening (Musical Pit Orchestra)
Timeline
Lead Drummer
Self-formed Band
03.2024 - 06.2025
Drummer
George School Stage Band
02.2022 - 06.2024
Musical Pit Orchestra 1st Chair Percussionist
George School
11.2021 - 04.2025
School Orchestra 1st Chair Percussionist
George School
08.2021 - 06.2025
Drummer
Solo Performer
01.2012 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Science -
University of California, Davis
High School Diploma -
George School Under Dave Nolan
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